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West-northwest is the clean offshore lane, northeast is the main swell trigger, and the spot is best around mid to high tide on the rise.
Surf GuideNew South Wales
Crackneck
Crackneck is the Wyrrabalong headland reef break at Bateau Bay, a powerful exposed ledgey wave with lefts and rights that rewards northeast swell and west-northwest wind. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Crackneck in New South Wales.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelAdvanced
LocationNew South Wales, AU
Forecast
- Waves 6-9 ft
- Period 12 s
- Wind S 4 kt
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Lineup Insights
Lineup Guide
Park at Crackneck Point lookout and follow the Hilltop Street access from Bateau Bay.
The wave is reef-rocky and ledgey, so watch for rocks and sharks and do not treat it like a beach break.
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